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John Keep 1698–1757

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have John Keep in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 22 Jun 1698 · Longmeadow, Hampshire, Massachusetts
Died 28 Jul 1757 · Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Father Ensign Samuel Keep
Mother Sarah Colton (1678–1754)
Siblings Abiah Keep, Captain Jabez Keep Sr, Elizabeth Keep, Eunice Keep, Infant Keep, Jemima Keep, Josiah Keep, Matthew Keep, Samuel Keep, Sarah Keep, Stephen Keep

Researchers connected through John Keep 1698–1757

and 2 more tree owners connected with John Keep 1698–1757

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1698, John Keep entered the world in Longmeadow, Hampshire, Massachusetts, born to ensign samuel keep and sarah colton. John Keep passed away in 1757 in Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

Life Timeline

1698
Birth of John Keep in Longmeadow, Hampshire, Massachusetts
Birth
1757
Death of John Keep in Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Keep

This ancestor line traces from Sywell, Northamptonshire, England (1584) to Longmeadow, Hampshire, Massachusetts (1698) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

John Keep (1698–1757) was born in Longmeadow, Hampshire, Massachusetts and died in Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

John Keep's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Keep PTP
1698–1757
Longmeadow, Hampshire, Massachusetts
Parents
Unknown
Sarah Colton PTP
1678–1754
Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Matthew Beckwith PTP
1610–1680
Pontefract, Yorkshire, England
Unknown

John Keep's Descendants

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JK
John Keep PTP 1698–1757